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Dumbo

Movie·1941·Animation, Family·1h 4m·7.0 (5,300)·Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, Norman Ferguson, Samuel Armstrong, Wilfred Jackson

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Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.

Castfull cast & details

Edward BrophyEdward BrophyTimothy Q. Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Margaret Wright
Margaret WrightCasey Jr. (voice) (uncredited)Verna FeltonVerna FeltonElephant Matriarch / Mrs. Jumbo (voice) (uncredited)Sarah SelbySarah SelbyPrissy the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)
Noreen Gammill
Noreen GammillCatty the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)
Dorothy Scott
Dorothy ScottGiddy the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)Herman BingHerman BingThe Ringmaster (voice) (uncredited)Cliff EdwardsCliff EdwardsDandy Crow (voice) (uncredited)

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